[Federal Register: May 20, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 97)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit
The following applicants have applied for a permit to conduct
certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided
pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.):
Applicant: University of Pittsburgh, Titusville, PA, PRT-842323.
The applicant requests a permit to import blood and vaginal samples
from Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) collected at Ometepe
Field Station, Ometepe, Nicaragua, to enhance the survival of the
species through scientific research.
Applicant: National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C., PRT-842435.
The applicant requests a permit to export blood samples from
captive-hatched ne-ne geese (Nesochen sandvicensis) to the United
Kingdom for the purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: White Oak Conservation Center, Yulee, FL, PRT-842418.
The applicant requests a permit to export blood samples from black
rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis minor) to the United Kingdom for the
purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: Shannon E. Binns, University of Ottawa, Canada, PRT-
842518.
The applicant requests a permit to take and export whole plants and
parts of purple coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis and E. laevigata)
to Canada for the purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS North Central
Regional Plant Intro. Station, Ames, IA, PRT-842520.
The applicant requests a permit to export seeds of purple
coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis and E. laevigata) to Canada for the
purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: Department of Anthropology, City University of New York,
New York, NY, PRT-810330
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The applicant requests an amendment to this permit to include the
import of shed hair samples from gorillas (Gorilla gorilla) collected
in Nigeria, for scientific research.
Applicant: Wayne P. Steffens, Superior, WI, PRT-842124.
The applicant requests a permit to import and export specimens of
Hine's emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana) to and from Canada,
including salvaged specimens and voucher specimens associated with
population surveys for the purposes of scientific research.
Applicant: The Peregrine Fund, Boise, Idaho, PRT-842855.
The applicant request a permit to export captive-born Aplomado
falcons (Falco femoralis septentrionalis) to Mexico for release as part
of the recovery program for this species. This notice covers activities
conducted by the applicant over a five year period.
Applicant: H & L Sales Company, Patio Ranch, San Antonio, TX, PRT
704025.
The applicant requests renewal of a permit to authorize interstate
and foreign commerce, export, and cull of excess male barasingha
(Cervus duvauceli) from their captive herd for the purpose of
enhancement of survival of the species. This notice shall cover a
period of three years. Permittee must apply for renewal annually.
Written data or comments should be submitted to the Director, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Management Authority, 4401 North
Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203 and must be received
by the Director within 30 days of the date of this publication.
The public is invited to comment on the following application for a
permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The
application was submitted to satisfy requirements of the Marine Mammal
Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and the
regulations governing marine mammals (50 CFR 18).
Applicant: Mark Cary Connor, Decatur, IL, PRT-842222.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the McClintock Channel polar bear
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
Applicant: Ken D. Semelsberger, Strongsville, OH, 842192.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
Applicant: Kenneth J. Semelsberger, Strongsville, OH, 842191.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
Applicant: Obert L. Haines, Alamosa, CO, PRT-842521.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted prior to April 30, 1994, from the Lancaster
Sound polar bear population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal
use.
Documents and other information submitted with these applications
are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy
Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written
request for a copy of such documents to the following office within 30
days of the date of publication of this notice: U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Office of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room
700, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Phone: (703/358-2104); FAX: (703/358-
2281).
Dated: May 14, 1998.
MaryEllen Amtower,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 98-13338Filed 5-19-98; 8:45 am]
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